By rebuilding the existing rotten decks, this 1890’s
two-flat Edwardian building was expanded to create great rooms
for each unit along with newly remodeled kitchens. The result
is a delightfully sunlit-space that relates to the existing
Edwardian architectural detailing while providing an appropriate
backdrop for the client's mid-century Scandinavian furniture
collection. The wall clad in bead-board, and fir on the ceilings,
lend warmth to the sitting area while contrasting with the
steel-clad fireplace. The new kitchen features an eclectic
mix of aluminum grating, white quartzite, hi-gloss plastic
laminate over Finn-ply cabinet doors, stained ash veneer,
and matte-white brick tiles; a traditional nod to an otherwise
modern composition. Corner windows recall Edwardian proportion
and detailing, affording views of the surrounding Eureka Valley
while shielding views of neighboring properties. The project
also included a new bathroom in the front fainting room in
a neo-Edwardian style.